Question

If px-3+qx+1=2x+3,Find the value of p+q

Answer 1

Answer: p + q = (2x+5)/x

isolate p + q on one side: therefore rewrite the equation.

px + qx -2 = 2x + 3

px + qx = 2x + 5

x(p+q) = 2x+5

p + q = (2x+5)/x